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The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team advances to the NCAA final four.  The Badgers extended the team’s string of victories to 18-consecutive sets with a three set sweep of the Minnesota Gophers last night in the UW Field House.  Next up, the Badgers head off to Columbus, Ohio to face the Louisville Cardinals in the NCAA Volleyball Semifinals this coming Thursday. It is the 32-0 Cardinals’ first trip to the Final Four.  The winner will meet either Nebraska or Pittsburgh in the NCAA

After the dicey weather, the total are in for what was reported on our roads. The Wisconsin State Patrol-NWR responded to the following during the snow event that started on Friday and stretched into Saturday morning. 39 Run Offs, 20 crashes that resulted in property damage. There was 1 injury and 31 assists reported as well.

A fire causes about $150,000 in damage. On Saturday December 11, 2021 the Eau Claire Fire Department responded to 3436 McIvor St for a report of a structure fire at the BTI McIvor House Group Home. Medic 5 was clearing from another call and was first to arrive on location. They reported the attached garage was fully involved and fire was spreading to the remainder of the structure. The Eau Claire Communications Center reported all occupants were out of the

Yep, you’re waking up to snow. It’s winter time in Wisconsin! Just like that, the white stuff is back on the ground and we are all refreshing our winter weather skills. Overall, WEAU SkyWarn 13 meteorologist Derrek Dalman says snow will persist into the early morning hours before tapering around daybreak Saturday. Winds will be breezy from the north-northwest at 10-15 mph . CLICK HERE FOR FULL WEATHER DETAILS. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for some areas into

Governor Tony Evers gives order for flags to fly at half staff in Wisconsin in memory of Judge George Curry.  The Grant County Circuit Court judge died December 4th at age 74.  Judge Curry served in the post for nearly 20 years. Governor Evers’ flag order is in force today from sunrise to sunset across the state.  Services for Judge Curry are today at the United Methodist Church in Platteville.

The Wisconsin Badgers face the Minnesota Gophers in the next round of the NCAA volleyball tourney.  The Big Ten champs take on the Gophers today in the Elite Eight match.  On Thursday, the Badgers increased to a 15-consecutive set win streak with a sweep of UCLA while Minnesota defeated Baylor in five sets to advance to the Madison Regional Final.   The Badgers and Gophers compete tonight at the UW Field House starting at 7:00-p.m. central time.

First Lady Doctor Jill Biden has plans to visit Milwaukee and Waukesha next week.  She will be accompanied by Second Gentleman Jim Emhoff.  The visit is planned for sometime this coming Wednesday, December 15th.  So far there is no word from Doctor Jill’s office regarding the agenda for the visit.  The statement yesterday says more details are expected shortly.

There could be as much as a foot of snow on the ground in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley by tomorrow. Western Wisconsin is bracing for its first major winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon today til tomorrow morning. Forecasters say the worst of the snow will fall later tonight. Authorities are telling people to stay and home, and not to travel once the snow starts.

A letter from the Chippewa County Public Health Director addresses the situation many are facing with childcare amidst the pandemic. Below is that letter: Chippewa County Childcare Centers and Daycares: I want to first thank you for all the diligence, time, and financial resources you have dedicated to COVID-19mitigation. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on our lives. Many of us face challenges that canbe stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions. We understand your frustration and know that

Officials in Green Bay say there is a significant escalation of gun violence in the city and they have a plan to reduce it.  Police Chief Chris Davis says today there will be an increased presence of police as one way to stem the violence.  But the chief says crime fighting is a team effort and the community must also play an important role.  Davis is urging anyone who may have information about an incident or who notices something suspicious